From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has appealed to Nigerian youths to avoid killing, violence and wanton destruction of properties across the country, over the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, assuring that he will soon be released.
Iwuanyanwu, in a statement through his Media Aide, Ben Osuagwu, noted that the appeal followed the failure of the Federal High Court, Abuja to grant Kanu bail last Tuesday.
He observed that millions of Nigerians and youths in the country and in diaspora expected that Kanu would be granted bail, having spent over three to four years in detention.
“I wish to appeal to all Nigerian youths to exercise some patience and avoid any act that would lead to destruction of life and property.”
Iwuanyanwu recalled that Kanu had made it very clear on many occasions that he would not support any act of arson or bloodshed over his detention.
He said: “All well meaning Nigerians should put their trust in divine providence of Almighty God, and by his grace, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will be free from incarceration very soon.
“Millions of well meaning Nigerians across the federation, including those in the Diaspora and some notable leaders from Europe, United States and United Kingdom, have all wondered why the Nigerian government has continued to torture the young man for some years now, whereas those from other parts of the country who have done worst things are walking the streets freely”.